Psychoville
Created by Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith
On BBC Two
A darkly surreal comedy-thriller built on blackmail and psychological unraveling, where grotesque characters and absurdist humor mask genuine dread.
Five strangers receive blackmail notes from an anonymous source, leading them on a dark and surreal journey as their lives unravel, featuring bizarre characters like a man-child, a one-handed clown, and a blind millionaire.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Psychoville scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Does Psychoville leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is Psychoville one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of series.
Is Psychoville easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Psychoville sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is Psychoville violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Psychoville, and what each one shares →
Like Psychoville
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Psychoville
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Psychoville, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Psychoville, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Psychoville, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
